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Observational Constraints on the Influence of Active Galactic Nuclei on the Evolution of Galaxies
Christopher Mark Harrison
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Hardback. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 216 pages, 17 black & white illustrations, 40 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; PHR; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 497.
This prize-winning Ph.D. thesis by Chris Harrison adopts a multi-faceted approach to address the lack of decisive observational evidence, utilising large observational data sets from several world-leading telescopes. Developing several novel observational techniques, Harrison demonstrated that energetic winds driven by Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN) are found in a large number of galaxies, with properties in agreement with model predictions. One of the key unsolved problems in astrophysics is understanding the influence of AGN, the sites of growing supermassive black holes, on the evolution of galaxies. Leading theoretical models predict that AGN drive energetic winds into galaxies, regulating the formation of ... Read more
This prize-winning Ph.D. thesis by Chris Harrison adopts a multi-faceted approach to address the lack of decisive observational evidence, utilising large observational data sets from several world-leading telescopes. Developing several novel observational techniques, Harrison demonstrated that energetic winds driven by Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN) are found in a large number of galaxies, with properties in agreement with model predictions. One of the key unsolved problems in astrophysics is understanding the influence of AGN, the sites of growing supermassive black holes, on the evolution of galaxies. Leading theoretical models predict that AGN drive energetic winds into galaxies, regulating the formation of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
Series
Springer Theses
Number of Pages
193
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319284538
SKU
V9783319284538
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About Christopher Mark Harrison
Chris Harrison completed an undergraduate degree in Astrophysics at Edinburgh University before moving to Durham University for his PhD in 2010. During his PhD he published a number of academic papers, was invited to a speak at international conferences and was awarded telescope time on a variety of facilities as lead investigator. Chris was awarded the Keith Nicolas Prize in ... Read more
Reviews for Observational Constraints on the Influence of Active Galactic Nuclei on the Evolution of Galaxies
“Harrison’s research aims to increase our understanding of the ways in which accreting black holes can affect their host galaxies, and thus impact galaxy evolution. ... To an interested party starting studies in this field, the book provides a good introduction to one approach that can shed light on this interesting topic.” (Tim Davis, The Observatory, Vol. 137 (1258), June, ... Read more